Is it best to use a brush or a roller for painting mouldings? I plan to paint the crown moulding and chair rail before it is placed on the wall and then touch it up since the walls and ceiling have already been painted. Is there a specific roller or brush that will allow me to sweep across the mouldings quickly? I figured a brush could work, but I thought perhaps a roller would be a lot faster and wouldn't show the same streaks.
2006-09-09 13:42:18 · 11 answers · asked by jgabc1234abcj 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The way I paint moulding (not installed), is to run a 4 inch roller down the length of them to get the paint on and then run the brush down it to even it out. This works great on raised panel doors, too. The most time wasted comes from dipping the brush every couple of seconds to get the paint on the wood.
2006-09-09 14:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crown Paint Brushes
2016-12-13 03:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for Benjamin Moore Co. If the molding is wood , I would recommend that you use a good to high quality brush. Use a high bonding primer that also has stain blocking properties properties if the wood has been previously stained and sealed with a clear finish. If it is new use a high quality primer recommended for bare wood. Apply two coats of a high quality paint preferable a Satin or Semi-gloss finish. Benjamin Moores' Waterborne Satin Impervo looks great and levels very well. It is available in white and light to medium depth colors. If you have more questions you may email me.
2006-09-09 14:02:16 · answer #3 · answered by burrgump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush
2006-09-09 13:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by Naomi w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should use a good quality brush to suit the paint your using. a foam roller works well and saves times also but if you haven't installed them yet a would suggest a brush for a more quality and uniforn finish
2006-09-09 13:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two or three coats, Brush first to get in to the cracks and a roller for the top coat to smooth it all out.
2006-09-09 13:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I installed my crown moulding, I had my painters shoot it with their sprayer. Nice, even coating. However, on other moulding, I used a good angle brush. Good luck!
2006-09-09 13:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by TK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a brush to paint, then lightly sand between coats.
2006-09-09 13:52:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I understand you correctly. I would now place blue tape of the wall under the crown molding and use a small brush that you are confortable with.
2016-03-17 11:05:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush for corners and tight places roller for the big spots
2006-09-09 13:47:54 · answer #10 · answered by mrs. Tink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋